Remember in the 1970s and ‘80s, when the company hit an intergalactic gold mine by selling 300 million “Star Wars” action figures? Kenner employees who were smart enough to hoard these toys later became rich when the collector’s market exploded like a Ewok in a blaster fight.

If this “good condition” 1978 miniature Mr. Vader sells, it should give you hope that the economy has finally turned the corner. And it might also just prove that America is still, officially, the World’s Greatest Nation.

If it doesn’t sell, well... at least you got a new kitchen decorating tip. (Warning: This Darth doesn’t come in his original box. That would drive up the price.)